PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THE FLOWERS OF IMPATIENS BALSAMINA
AbstractTraditional herbal remedies predate all other medicinal systems for thousands of years. The physicochemical and phytochemical analysis of Impatiens balsamina flowers reveals valuable insights into its composition, emphasizing its potential in herbal medicine and food science. The total ash content was 7.45 g/100 g, with significant portions of acid-insoluble (2.67 g/100 g) and water-soluble ash (3.28 g/100 g), indicating mineral richness. The extract was more soluble in water (18.32 g/100 g) than in alcohol (12.45 g/100 g), suggesting the predominance of water-soluble bioactive compounds. The low moisture content (8.67 g/100 g) ensures good storage stability. Organoleptic analysis highlighted its pale pink color, soft texture, astringent taste, and floral aroma. Phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of essential bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenols, and saponins across various solvent extracts. These results underscore the therapeutic and nutritional potential of Impatiens balsamina flowers for diverse applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics.
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IJPSR
Bhuneshwari Lahare and Sandhyarani Panda *
School of Sciences, MATS University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
drsandhyaranipanda@gmail.com
29 November 2024
28 December 2024
31 December 2024
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.16(1).281-90
01 January 2025
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